This Swiss cheese is crafted in the canton of Appenzell, near the Austrian border. After it ages for approximately three months, Appenzeller achieves its ideal form: pressed, cooked-curd, brushed-rind cheese with occasional pea-sized holes. It has a pleasantly smooth texture, but this cheese's true allure is its fruity tang. In fact, Appenzeller pairs extremely well with fresh fruit; it melts nicely also.

Introduced to this cheese decades ago in Switzerland, I still find its flavor to be nicely mild but supremely tasty. Nutty, yet somewhat reminiscent of Gruyere, Appezeller remains one of my very favorite gourmet luxuries. It is so special that one should dispense with crackers and any accompaniments; simply enjoy it alone.

By Swissfrom CAon Dec 30, 2017

Appenzeller - Pound Cut

Carefully packed, perfectly arrived, the quality of the Appenzeller is what I was hoping for; as Swiss myself I am a satisfied customer.

By matterhornfrom ORon Oct 28, 2017

highly recommended

I am a customer of igourmet for years - Same great performance in Quality, time shipping, perfectly packed and cooled goods -if needed - A pleasure to deal with igourmet. Hats off!!

By DWfrom West Virginia on Feb 17, 2017

Best customer service

Appenzeller chees is always wonderful if you like alpine style cheeses. Can'5 find this cheese in our area so have ordered from igourmet multiple times - alwayss fresh. The main reason I keep coming back to this company however, is because of their great customer service. Twice now I have ordered and received a different cheese that was too ripe and they have returned my money without any hesitation. This is how you keep customers!

By Jerald Kaplanfrom Texason Nov 01, 2015

Nothing but GREAT

First had this over 30 years ago and found it here and it is still great taste as it did back than. It's just delicious.

By Jerald Kaplanfrom Southeast Texason Jul 19, 2015

Best cheese around

Had this a very long time ago and could never find again till now. This cheese is just the same taste as it did 30 some years ago. Outstanding cheese. It is the very best..

By Teddy Bearfrom Jacksonville, FLon Jul 09, 2015

great unpasteurized!

Slight but enough of that great unpasteurized taste, a lot better than the pasteurized type. We loved it!

By Michaelfrom Silverton, Oregonon Dec 30, 2014

Wonderful Cheese

I have never tasted Apenzeller before and it
was a great addition to the combination of cheeses for our fondue.